Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from South Africa

What does a house mean to you? We asked some women who head households in South Africa

South Africa’s new democratic government inherited a 1.5 million housing backlog in 1994, which it has been struggling to close. The current national deficit stands at 2 million.

The Conversation

New Zealand roar into T20 World Cup final with dominant win as South Africa coach denies his team ‘choked’

New Zealand upset the odds to thrash South Africa in their T20 World Cup semi-final

The Independent UK

Finn Allen’s record ton blasts New Zealand past South Africa into T20 World Cup final

Finn Allen’s century off 33 balls ended South Africa’s unbeaten run and sent New Zealand into the T20 World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

What a Scorcher! Allen blasts NZ into World Cup final

Perth Scorchers' Finn Allen has unleashed one of the great T20 knocks to destroy South Africa and power New Zealand into the final of the World Cup.

AAP

Finn Allen smashes T20 World Cup record to fire New Zealand into final

IN FULL

The Independent UK

New Zealand hammer South Africa to sail through to T20 World Cup final

New Zealand thrashed South Africa by nine wickets in their T20 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to book their place in Sunday’s final. New Zealand won the toss and elected to field first at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. South Africa lost early wickets and could only reach 169-8 thanks to…

The Independent UK

Eczema and asthma in children: how household fuels are harming health in poor South African homes

In many households in Mabopane and Soshanguve – townships on the northern outskirts of South Africa’s City of Tshwane that are marked by high poverty, unemployment and informal economic activity – evenings follow a familiar pattern.

The Conversation

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

A new face for ‘Little Foot’, the most complete Australopithecus skeleton to date

What did the face of our ancestors look like 3 million years ago? Meet the reconstructed face of “Little Foot” – the most complete biological Australopithecus specimen that ever existed.

The Conversation

New Zealand demolish South Africa to reach T20 World Cup cricket final – as it happened

Finn Allen’s riotous 33-ball century propelled New Zealand to a stunning victory in Kolkata

The Guardian - UK

Is New Zealand vs South Africa on TV? How to watch T20 World Cup semi-final

Everything you need to know as the two sides contest a place in the final

The Independent UK

When are the T20 World Cup semi-finals?

The T20 World Cup has reached the semi-final stage, with England still in the running to win the tournament for the third time. The first semi-final will take place on Wednesday afternoon, starting at 1:30pm GMT, with South Africa facing New Zealand in Kolkata, India. South Africa have won all…

The Independent UK

‘We back ourselves in one-offs’: Black Caps plan revenge against South Africa

Mitchell Santner’s New Zealand face their T20 World Cup group-stage conquerers in an intriguing semi-final

The Guardian - UK

The South Africa World Cup 2026 kit is out - capturing the true spirit of Bafana Bafana

The new South Africa strip draws inspiration from their classic 2010 jersey

FourFourTwo

The Equipment Debrief: Inside Casey Jarvis' Equipment Nightmare Ahead Of Second DPWT Victory

The South African's week got off to the worst possible start - yet he still managed to win his national Open

Golf Monthly

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Nine dead in South African building collapse as president calls for inquiry

Nine people have died following a building collapse at a business park in Ormonde, south Johannesburg, with emergency services confirming the recovery of additional bodies. The structure, which was partly under construction, collapsed on Monday, trapping several individuals beneath the rubble. Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero stated that preliminary investigations indicate…

The Conversation

Warships as diplomats: how the South African Navy is tasked with building ties with other nations

A naval exercise off the South African coast in January 2026, dubbed Will for Peace and involving the warships of South Africa, China, Russia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran, elicited international and domestic controversy. It also contributed to a further souring of relations between South Africa and the…

Golf Monthly

Joburg Open Betting Tips 2026: Our Expert Panel Make Their DP World Tour Predictions

The DP World Tour heads up and across South Africa to Houghton Golf Club for the Joburg Open where our expert betting panel have identified some great tips

The Conversation

South Africa’s economy is picking up, but hasn’t reached a turning point yet – economist

In presenting the 2026 national budget to South Africa’s parliament on 25 February, finance minister Enoch Godongwana characterised this as the turning point in South Africa’s public finances – heralding improved confidence, increased growth and rising infrastructure investment.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Conversation

South Africa’s minibus taxi industry runs on social bonds – reform must accept this

South Africa’s minibus taxi industry is the backbone of the country’s public transport system. Every day, millions of commuters rely on it. In many low-income and peri-urban communities, there is no real alternative. They account for roughly 70% of daily public transport trips in the country.

The Conversation

South Africa’s move to greener energy is creating new jobs, but benefits aren’t evenly spread

South Africa’s green transition is creating jobs. But not for everyone.

Golf Monthly

DP World Tour Pro Secures $100,000 Payday Following Course Record At Investec South African Open Championship

Following a seven-under 63 on Friday, Hennie Du Plessis wrapped up a six-figure payday thanks to his course record at Stellenbosch Golf Club

The Guardian - UK

Strongman Samson takes India past West Indies to set up England semi-final

Sanju Samson finished unbeaten on 97 in India’s five-wicket victory against West Indies to set up a T20 World Cup semi-final against England

Golf Monthly

Casey Jarvis Wins South African Open Championship To Seal Consecutive DP World Tour Wins And Two Major Spots

Jarvis triumphed by three strokes at Stellenbosch Golf Club to make it two wins in a row and earn places at The Masters and The Open Championship

AAP

Proteas stay perfect to set up World Cup semi with NZ

South Africa have maintained their unbeaten record at the T20 World Cup with a win over Zimbabwe, setting up a semi-final date with New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Over 60 South African nationals, including nine children, deported from Ireland

They left Dublin on a chartered flight on Saturday and arrived in South Africa on Sunday

1 … 9 10 11 12

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

University of Pretoria

10 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

the United Arab Emirates

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.